Obituaries

Oct 22, 2021

Arturo Estrada, age 67, of Hancock, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau after a courageous battle with COVID 19.

He was born July 31, 1954 in Oconto, Wisconsin the son of Jose and Olga (Sanchez) Estrada.  He met Roxanne (Bartel) Estrada in 1978. They married in 1983 and they later...

Oct 21, 2021

Robert F. Hofer was delivered into our Lord’s hands, Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the young age of 90 years. Preceded in death by his loving wife Bernice (nee Kartes). Beloved father of Ruth Farnan, Michael (Leslie) Hofer, Janet Kierzek, Thomas (Cheryl) Hofer, Catherine (Steve) Wilkins and Paul (Tricia) Hofer. Cherished by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also loved by...

Oct 20, 2021

Karen A. Kainz, age 76, of Coloma, was received into God’s arms on Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021, while at Heartland House, CBRF, in Wautoma.

She was born March 27, 1945, in South Milwaukee; the daughter of Harold and Frances Saxler.  She married Daniel N. Kainz on July 3, 1981.

Karen Saxler-Kainz was...

Oct 17, 2021

Richard “Dick” J. Bentley, age 77, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 17, 2021 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point after battling complications from an infection.

He was born March 22, 1944 in Milwaukee the son of Ralph and Mabel Matuskee Bentley.  He married Ireta M. Golla on December 28, 1963 in Plainfield...

Oct 15, 2021

Matthew P. Durrant, age 60, of Hancock, passed away suddenly, October 15, 2021 at his home of a heart condition.

He was born November 21, 1960 in Richland Center, Wisconsin the son Delvin J. and Donna M. (Roloff) Durrant.  He married Ruth Ann Watermolen, on a sunny and 70 degree February 21, 1987 day.

Matthew...

Oct 11, 2021

Paul A. Soenksen, Sr. age 62, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, October 11, 2021 at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton.

Paul was born October 9, 1959 in Libertyville, Illinois the son of Christian J. Soenksen and Grace (Somner) Mitchell. He married Anne Marie Raffit on November 15, 1980.

Paul grew up in...

Oct 8, 2021

Scott H. Chamberlain , age 44, of Bancroft, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Friday October 8, 2021.

He was born July 12, 1977 in Stevens Point, the son of Randy and Jackie (James Dio) Chamberlain. He

married Jodi R. Kolodziej on August 30, 2003.

Scott had many passions but being outdoors...

Oct 1, 2021

William W. “Billy” Lashay, age 24, of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 1, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 28, 1996 in Stevens Point the son of Daniel and April (Timmerman) Lashay.  William was raised in the Bancroft area entire life.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is survived...

Sep 26, 2021

Patty was born in Waushara County, Wisconsin on April 19, 1942.  She was a very precocious child who graduated valedictorian of Tri-County High School’s class of 1960.  In 1966 she graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy as the first student there with a perfect 4.0 GPA. She worked her entire professional career as a pharmacist with...

Sep 26, 2021

Terry L. Koats (Toad), age 52, of Neshkoro, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon September 26, 2021 at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton after a courageous battle with COVID.

He was born November 2, 1968 the son of Lugene L. and Susan L. Koats.  On May 2, 1998 married the love of his life Kay Propson and...

Sep 23, 2021

Carol J. Scudder, age 83, of the town of Crystal Lake, Marquette County, found peace on September 23, 2021 at her home.

She was born May 21, 1938 to Carl and Ruth (Bergstrom) Myhill.

Loving mother of Ronald (Jane) Buxbaum and Dawn (Dan) Dohmeyer.  Loving grandmother of Robert Buxbaum, Kaitlyn (Dikota) Davidson and...

Sep 21, 2021

Jean Lucille (Wallner) Barden, 91, of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

She grew up in Plainfield, Wisconsin and moved to Milwaukee to attend Evangelical Deaconess Nursing School.  After graduating, Jean and Ellsworth were married on January 3, 1953. They made Milwaukee their home raising six children there.  Jean worked as a registered nurse...

Sep 21, 2021

Albert R. Susa Jr. , age 93, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday evening, September 21, 2021 at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah.

He was born November 1, 1927 in Greenwood, Wisconsin, the son of Albert F. and Lydia McCammant Susa.  He married Janet S. Fausek on June 30, 1951.

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Sep 20, 2021

John M. Turrubiartes, age 65, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly, Sunday evening September 19, 2021.

He was born December 10, 1955 in Cerrito, Mexico the son of Enrique and Maria (Torres) Turrubiartes. On May 2, 1980, he married Margaret A. Cerney...

Sep 14, 2021

Christine Ann Epling , age 72 of Redgranite, passed away peaceful with her family by her side.

She was born in Milwaukee on January 13,1949 to Dorothy and Frederick Lehmann. In 1973 she met Ralph K. Epling and June 25, 1977 they were married.

She enjoyed her time with the Redgranite Women's Club...

Aug 29, 2021

Leo Van Harris , age 75, passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson’s on August 29, 2021, at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, Wisconsin.

He was born to Van and Louise (Loetscher) Harris on March 20, 1946 in Stevens Point. Leo worked hard on the family farm while growing up in Plainfield, Wisconsin.  He graduated...

Aug 14, 2021

Warren Henry Bratel was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.   He left this world peacefully on Saturday, August 14th.

He was born in Milwaukee to Harvey and Violet Petersen on May 10, 1943, and later adopted by Violet’s second husband, Peter Bratel.   Warren and his family spent summers at Long Lake in Plainfield, where he met...

Aug 9, 2021

Rita J. Cayton, age 74, of Coloma, passed away Monday morning, August 9, 2021 at Juliette Manor Nursing Home in Berlin. A complete obituary will be available soon.

Aug 3, 2021

James Wilbur "Jimmy" Daye age 68 of Wautoma, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his home after a lengthy illness.  He was born on December 16, 1952 in Berlin, the son of Wilbur and Alice (Bray) Daye.

Jimmy was a graduate of Wautoma High School.  After graduation, he farmed on the family farm...

Jul 30, 2021

Adam Lucas of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly, July 30, 2021 at his home.

He was born January 18, 1983 in Wild Rose the son of Richard and Jody (Czlapinki) Lucas.

Adam attended Tri-County Schools. He later worked Gene Bula farms, Mortenson Farms and Razor Back Farms and Wysocki farms before moving...